1. Observation: get more accuracy from clinical examination but will risk having perforated appendicitis2. Diagnostic imaging: more accuracy than getting data from clinical exam alone but will cost more and the tests have certain accuracy (not 100%)3. Laparoscopy, appendectomy: best way to diagnose this but may result in negative appendectomy (unnecessary anesthesia, and surgery)

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